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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.56, 1,492.74 and 1,045.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.56, 1,492.74 and 1,045.56 is: 1,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.56 : 1,492.74 = 1,045.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.56/1,492.74 = 1,045.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.56x = 1,492.74 × 1,045.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.56x = 1,560,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,749.23/1,081.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.05

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